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Son Shine Food Pantry opens back up Jersey County sees Return comes after month-long hiatus

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal COVID-19 required reassessment from organizations as well as businesses across the county.

That includes food pantries such as that of the Son Shine Food Pantry that chose to close, at least temporarily, to see what they might do amid COVID-19.

It was a month-long hiatus for the Fieldon-based pantry, which serves roughly 35-60 people depending on the day, but with a change to procedure, the pantry opened back up again Thursday, April 2, for those in the community that are in need.

“We just closed it so we could regroup,” Cyndi Duncan, Son Shine Food Pantry coordinator, said. “… When the schools closed, we had to halt to regroup.”

The food pantry leaders found a way to continue to serve these individuals, though, and do so safely.

Thursday, community members stayed in their cars and waited as food was brought to their vehicles.

“We are keeping people in their vehicles,” Duncan said.

“They are not allowed out.

They are not even going to roll their windows down.

When they start being served, they just show a number of who is in the car, so they know how much to put in.”

Individuals in need of food for their families covered S Public Road that day including area residents Brandy Dole of Hamburg and Judy Manzoor.

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Lisa Scott and Sandy Hance pull out food to then box and give to individuals in need at the Son Shine Food Pantry Thursday.

when the food pantry opened again.

“It is a necessity,” Manzoor said. “If I didn’t have the pantry, I wouldn’t have food for my family.”

Dole noted how much it means that the service that many rely on has returned.

“They are always here when we need them — when we need the help,” she said.

Notably, the street was closed off for that time to have a place for cars to park while they waited. In addition to the contactless pickup, pantry workers were wearing gloves and masks and had their temperatures taken before working to further prevent contact.

Although there is still a risk, those at the food pantry like Bradliegh Sanders, this work is a necessity.

“People still have to have

food,” Sanders said.

For Duncan, it was good to be back in large part “because of all of the people that are in need right now.”

“God blessed us with this food pantry five years ago,” she said. “He has continued to bless us, and it’s just our job to give back. We had to figure out how we could do that and stay safe at the same time. Everybody is kind of scared now.”

The plan is to continue to function in this capacity for the foreseeable future until COVID-19 cases wane. Duncan noted there is no indication their food supply will be hindered by COVID-19.

“So far, that has not been a problem,” Duncan said.

They plan on doing this again on April 9 and April 23 from 9 a.m. to noon.

first cases of COVID-19

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Test positive cases of coronavirus have continued to rise, hitting places all around the country, but the virus had yet to make its way into Jersey County. That was until recently.

Jersey County got its first test positive case of COVID-19 April 1, according to a news release from the Jersey County Health Department.

Officials are confirming a male in his 50s who is currently hospitalized at the time the release was issued.

In a short time, more cases started to crop up. On Sunday, Jersey County Health Department confirmed there were two additional positive cases in the county, a male in his 60s and a female in her 80s. In total, the Jersey County has four confirmed positive cases at the time of publication, according to the Jersey County Health Department.

In each case so far, Jersey officials have worked to identify close contacts. None of the county’s current positives were due to travel at this time. All cases have been community spread.

As of press time, there still no confirmed deaths as result.

“We will continue to monitor all possible exposures to COVID-19 by following the guidelines set forth by the IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC),” the release stated.

Anna Yates, Environmental Health Manager at the Jersey County Health Department, said these cases have definitely prompted further procedures for the health department.

“We are working 24/7 to monitor this situation and limit the spread,” Yates said. “We are working diligently to notify anybody who has come in contact with our positive cases, providing guidance to our congregate living facilities, answering calls and keeping our social media updated to address our concerned citizens, giving guidance to establishments that have been affected by the executive order, and working closely with our community organizations, especially our local hospital, Jersey Community Hospital, who has been in constant contact with us.”

Jersey Health officials noted that there have been more than 40 tests submitted to IDPH. Test results come from the IDPH state labs and private labs, so numbers are estimates and are increasing daily.

At the state level, deaths have surpassed 380with 13,549 positive cases of COVID-19 in total. Cases have now also cropped up in other neighboring counties like Calhoun County.

In Calhoun, a resident in their 20’s tested positive.

The Jersey County Health Department is encouraging people to heed the guidance of health officials amid this pandemic.

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Working on the frontline Jersey hospital staff adapt to, grapple with COVID-19 spread

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald It is a fight they have been preparing for for weeks.

The Jersey Community Hospital staff, along with the area health departments in Jersey, Greene and Calhoun counties, have been working tirelessly around the clock for several weeks now ensuring that the area is prepared should the coronavirus spread even more in the region.

“We’re hopeful that we’re starting to see a national and state plateau, but we have to be aware of what it might look like in our area,” Kevin Goss said.

Goss, the vice president of the Jersey Community Hospital, further noted that just because the virus curves elsewhere doesn’t mean it will curve in our area.

Hospital (JCH), said.

So, when the virus finally made it into the county, the Jersey hospital staff were ready — although it has been an adjustment both at the hospital and on the homefront.

“There are so many things that have happened over the last four weeks,” King, also CFO of JCH, said. “It is amazing how the organization has transformed. I feel like the teamwork has been outstanding amongst our team. People have been flexible in finding the best solution to really help our employees and to help our community.”

The virus is now in the community. A positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed last week in Jersey and Calhoun counties, adding to the several other cases cropping up in the region,

“There are so many things that have happened over the last four weeks.

It is amazing how the organization has transformed.”

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“We hope in the next 7 to 14 days to see a decline.

We’re prepared for the worst and hoping for the best,” Goss said.

As COVID-19 became a more pronounced threat in the country, Jersey Community Hospital was already working out a game plan to adapt to the complications that came with the disease’s spread.

“Four weeks ago, when the issue started presenting itself, our emergency operations team started meeting and preparing, as we do have a plan in place for when something such as this would happen,” Beth King, Interim CEO of Jersey Community

but hospital staff had time to prepare.

“We have been lucky in the sense that we had not had a case until Wednesday,” Dr. Micheal McNear, Chief Medical Officer at JCH, said.

“So, I mean we had three weeks to work on our plan — to see what other places are doing.”

Now with four positive patients (at the time of publication) in the tri-county area, they are trying to “crank things up,” he said.

As part of their preparations and efforts to halt or diminish the chance of the virus spreading throughout (See, FRONTLINE, A2)

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By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Local health professional have undertaken a number of projects in the county to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents.

“We opened a temporary clinic in Grafton last week as a way to avoid keeping patients out of the waiting rooms and get them treatment closer to home,” Kevin Goss, vice president of the Jersey Community Hospital, explained.

The Grafton clinic, is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 113 E Main St., directly across from city hall.

“We have never had a presence there, and some of the relaxed standards around (opening a clinic) have allowed us to quickly deploy a part-time clinic in Grafton,” Beth King, Interim CEO of Jersey Community Hospital, said.

The hospital has also been working on two projects in Jerseyville as well.

“Two weeks ago, we implemented a drive-up respirator clinic at our East Annex building on East County Road in Jerseyville. It’s geared toward additional service and easy access for patients, especially those prone to respiratory issues and symptoms,” Goss said. “If our primary care physicians get a call from a patient

describing flu or pneumonialike symptoms, they’re keeping them out of the clinic and putting them in the temporary respiratory clinic.”

On the JCH campus itself, they have implemented traffic restrictions throughout the campus, setting up a triage in the parking lot to help guide patients where they need to go.

“Basically, we restrict our employees to one entrance and have given them a dedicated place to park. They all enter through one entrance, where they’ll be screened for any symptoms and will take a quick temperature test before clocking in,” Goss explained.

“Patients enter through entrance No. 2, closest to the Wellness Center, where they’ll be greeted at that entrance and will be directed where they need to go.”

The large tent on campus is their emergency department triage tent, and any patient coming to campus saying they need medical assistance is directed to that tent immediately.

“Someone in the tent will do the screening, which includes asking a series of questions and taking the patient’s temperature,” Goss said. “They’ll be asked why they are there and if they pas the screening (See, CLINICS, A2)

Jerseyville Council OKs truck sale

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Jerseyville City Council has accepted a bid for their crane truck at their tele-conferenced meeting Tuesday.

This meeting was changed to a teleconference meeting to abide by restrictions and recommendations regarding COVID-19.

At their last meeting last month, commissioners authorized the sale of the truck intended for use by the water and sewer department. With the sale of the water and sewer operations in the city to Illinois American Water, officials were hoping to sell the truck at or near the cost they initially purchased the truck at, as previously reported.

It had not been used as the purchase was made a couple years ago, and delivery prevented the city from using it until now.

Illinois American Water’s bid for the truck, $120,740, was approved at the meeting.

Jerseyville Mayor Bill Russell noted this covered the full cost of the vehicle.

During the meeting, Russell also addressed the coronavirus.

He encouraged people to continue practicing social distancing and other health safety measures necessary to flatten the curve. Protect yourself and your family, he said.

“It is here. It is real,” Russell said.

Also during the meeting: Q It was announced that the ADA sidewalk project that has been ongoing is intended to get done in the next 30 days.

Q Peckham, Guyman, Albers, and Viets Inc. was approved to update the zoning map for the city.

Q Energy Plus Associates Inc. was authorized to acquire bids from electric retail suppliers for electricity to be supplied to facilities owned by the city. This measure OKs the company to get pricing for the city.

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First cases (Continued from A1) it was community acquired,� Yates said. “This proves that it is wide spread throughout our community and state. Everyone should be taking precautions by social distancing,

Q Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing and sneezing.

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Q Avoid touching your eyes, noes and mouth.

washing hands frequently, properly wearing masks, and staying home while sick.�

Residents are advised to: Q Practice social distancing Q Stay at home when you are sick

Q Practice other good health habits such as clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home and work.

Should people not heed these guidelines, the number of cases

could surge. “If people continue to disregard the guidance recommended by IDPH and CDC, then yes,� Yates said in regards to a potential for a surge.

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(Continued from A1) the hospital, they limited visitors entering, screened those that enter, and limited entrances into the JCH facilities as well as implemented a host of other health safety measures.

Early on, the limitations were more relaxed; for instance, restricting those under 18 from coming in.

That has since grown to encompass most visitors. “Now, we are really trying to keep visitors out completely, except for really extenuating circumstances like an end of a life type of situation,�

McNear said.

They have also opened a drive-up clinic to cover specific respiratory illness patients or those with symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

This, coupled with the cancellation of a number elective procedures and further implementation of tele-health, has done a good job of limiting the amount of traffic in and out of the hospital. Their volumes have dropped between 50-60 percent across the organization, largely because people are staying home, King said.

McNear spoke specifically to tele-health and its efforts to reduce foot traffic in the hospital. Federal waivers have relaxed restrictions around tele-health, where doctors conference with patients over the internet or by phone, allowing the hospital to better utilize the feature in the community. He said the hospital has done 20-30 tele-health visits amid this pandemic so far. “In the past, we have done some tele-medicine where we may link a patient here with a specialist, say in St. Louis, but to actually do a tele-health visit with a patient at home and a physician here is something we’ve done (lately),� McNear said.

He noted the use of telehealth has been developing and improving under circumstances regarding the pandemic as well as outside of them. “Tele-health will probably stay,� he said. “It was something healthcare was slowly progressing to anyway. This just sort of pushed us to quickly adopt it.�

In addition, the hospital has grown its reach in the community with satellite clinics, helping individuals to not have to converge on JCH for care including a temporary clinic in Grafton.

Even with all of these measures in place though, concern still lingers regarding the potential surge of patients, the type of patients and the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE), i.e. masks, gloves and other gear to care for these individuals.

McNear said their biggest concern and risk is the potential for a surge, meaning they would, for instance, go from a normal daily census of say 10-15 to 40 in their facilities with emergency department visits going from 30 visits to 100.

It is not only a surge at the Jersey facilities that concerns the hospital officials, though.

They are keeping track of the surges at other facilities in the region. McNear said the JCH would have to take on more critically ill patients should there not be a facility the patient can be transferred to — namely those in St. Louis. Should hospitals such as those in St. Louis be at capacity, they would have to take on those that would normally be transferred. “We would have to take care of a higher level of acuity than we would typically care for,� McNear said.

In preparation for this possibility, staff has been crosstrained to take on potential patients they would normally not care for. Chief Nursing Officer Julie Smith RN said staff is specifically being trained in critical-care to ensure they can adapt to the patient-load that could come in.

At this point, the likeli-

hood of this surge coming to fruition changes daily. Earlier on, this worst case scenario appeared more inevitable.

Now, the likelihood that the hospital would have to keep the most critically ill patients is a little bit less, McNear said.

Local healthcare officials are also closely monitoring their testing kits, especially in an environment where everyone wants one. “Probably one of the most limiting factors we have dealt with is the inability to do mass testing, which everybody wants,� McNear said. “We just haven’t had that capability. We have a limited amount of tests either from the state or that we have put together ourselves that we can send out to our lab that we use. We have a small supply. So, we have been really keeping those back for the patients that really need it.�

Also, hospital staff are working to be as conservative as possible with their use of PPE. Currently, they are stocked on these items, but that could change quickly. “The problem is you do start burning through those fairly quickly once you do start to have a few patients (with suspected or test positive coronavirus),� McNear said.

Smith said they are trying to preserve as much as possible in the case of a surge.

Across the country, protective equipment — namely masks — are harder and harder to come by as individuals in and out of the healthcare field try to snag these items as soon as they are available.

Watching everyday people take up all of the masks in stores was especially frustrating for those in the healthcare field. “In the beginning, it upset us,â€? Smith said. “Those were the people that are using the masks that we will need in the future‌Preserve them for the people who need them.â€?

Since, healthcare workers have urged those considering masks to evaluate their health. “Our biggest message has been if you are sick, stay home,� McNear said. “Stay home. Save a mask,�

Smith said.

From the healthcare provider perspective, those who are sick, are caring for someone who is sick, or have underlying lung problems should be some of the only individuals who need to purchase N95 masks. Homemade masks should serve the rest of the population.

The community has been there for those healthcare workers on this front. Among other donations such as food from local businesses, peo-

ple from the area have been donating masks to the hospital. It was noted on the Jersey Hospital Facebook page that Farm and Home donated 240 N95 masks and that Country Companies Nathan Wittman and 1880 Pizza Pasta House donated food for the staff. “The community has been great at supporting us to the point where we have needed it so far. Our needs may go up from the community as we progress in this. I have no doubt the community will

support us,� McNear said.

With confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in the county, the dangers for staff at Jersey Community Hospital are very apparent, but Smith said the staff is remaining calm and supportive, stringently practicing social distancing and other health safety measures — going as far as to not eat in the cafeteria. King said there would normally be 40 employees in there. Now, on average, there are six.

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and show no signs of COVID, they’ll be directed to one entrance of the emergency department. “If they don’t show signs or symptoms, but it’s respiratory related, they’ll be directed to a different entrance of the emergency department, allowing us to segregate those different types of cases.�

Hospital staff have also been taking sanitation in the hospital very seriously ensuring that the virus does not spread within the facilities. “Jersey Community Hospital was recently deemed a 5-star hospital by the federal government, with one of the reasons being for its cleanliness,� Goss said. “Our environmental staff is trained on the best practices for COVID-19 and are aware of the extra steps needed to prevent its spread in the hospital. We’re also ensuring that our air quality is as clean as it can be.�

The hospital staff and administration has been pooling together every resource they can think of in the planning and execution of their COVID-19 preparedness plan. “The state alone has multiple sites and organizations we’ve been tracking,� Goss said.

JCH officials are updating their website daily with information regarding COVID-19 and their response.

Resources are being provided both within and outside of the health community. The Jerseyville Public Library loaned the use of their tents to the hospital and local organizations like Angel Ministries and Helping Hands have been stepping up to fill the need to keep supplies levels in check and people safe at home.

The coronavirus is a changing disease, but area health professionals are remaining vigilant for the latest updates concerning the virus.

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staff exclusively centers on their families. “Everybody is a sturdy worker,� Smith said. “They know that there is risk presented everyday, but now it is the worry that their families will be in jeopardy.�

As a precautionary measure, some staff shower before heading home, change clothes before heading home and are even isolating themselves from their families for the time being. “We have had people peel away from their family a little bit so that they are not in jeopardy,� Smith said.

As far as further supporting those working on the frontlines in hospitals today, local hospital officials have urged locals to heed the advice of Centers for Disease Control and other health officials. “If they stay home, they

will support us,� Smith added.

This goes doubly for those experiencing symptoms consistent with symptoms seen in COVID-19 positive individuals. Those who have flu symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath or have questions concerning COVID-19 and live in Jersey, Calhoun, or Greene Counties, are urged to call the JCH COVID-19 Hotline at 618-639-4277.

For more information about Jersey Community Hospital’s response to COVID-19, go to https://www.jch.org/covid19. “We hope that our tri-county residents understand how serious we’re taking this and that we’ve done every single thing we could possibly think of to prepare for this. We are doing everything we can to protect this area,� Goss said.

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Jersey County business statuses COVID-19 and the restrictions that came as a result has made business owners in Jersey County have to adapt or close, until limitations are lifted.

Here is a list of businesses and their status currently, as of press time, using information provided on the Jersey County Business Association website.

In Jerseyville: Q 1st Mid America Credit Union; lobby closed but drive thru is open.

Q 16 West; closed but taking orders for iced tea.

Q 1880 Pizza Pasta House; closed.

Q 2nd Time Around; open.

Q American Legion; closed.

Q Andys Athletics; closed.

Q Arbys; drive thru is open.

Q Auto Zone; open.

Q Big Boys Donuts; closed.

Q Bishop Family Eye Care; closed but clients encouraged to leave message if needing assistance.

Q Brossio Tavern; closed.

Q Burger King; drive thru open.

Q Casa Tequila; open for pick-up only.

Q Century 21 House Center Plus; open, but office closed to public. Call business for help.

Q Charcoal House Tavern; open curbside pick-up only from 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

Q CNB Bank; drive thru open, lobby by appointment.

Q Coats Auto & Towing; open .

Q Craig Hudson – State Farm; office closed to public, but business is handled over phone.

Q Dairy Queen; drive thru open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Q Deer Lane Boutique; closed, but website remains open.

Q Dennis Ford – State Farm; open, but office closed to public and business is handled over phone.

Q DJs Pub and Grill; closed.

Q DMV; closed.

Q Dominos; drive thru open and delivery available.

Q Espresso Yourself; closing starting Saturday at noon.

Q Farm & Home; open with amended hours, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Q Farmers State Bank ; drive thru open, lobby by appointment.

Q First Bank; drive thru open, lobby by appointment.

Q Fran & Marilyn’s; closed.

Q Georges Local Brew; closed.

Q Gift Box; closed.

Q Glo Tan; closed, but Facebook page has pickup availability.

Q GTEC; lobby closed, but phone for assistance.

Q Hansen Packing; open daily until sold out.

Q Hardees Red Burrito; drive thru open.

Q HeadNod Training Center; closed.

Q Heneghan & Associates; office closed to public. Call or email for assistance.

Q Imos; open for curbside pick-up and delivery from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Q JCBA; open but office closed to public.

Call or email for assistance.

Q JCH Resale Shop; closed Q JCH Wellness Center; closed, but outpatient physical therapy open.

Q JEM Bar; closed.

Q Jersey Co Historical Society; closed, but call or private message through Facebook page for assistance.

Q Jersey Co Farm Bureau; closed to public, but call or email for assistance.

Q Jersey Co Sheriff’s Office; open, but jail inmate visitations suspended.

Q Jersey Hometown BBQ; closed.

Q Jersey State Bank; drive thru open, lobby by appointment.

Q Jersey Township Food Pantry; open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to noon, curbside pickup available.

Q Jerseyville Banking Center; drive thru open, lobby by appointment.

Q Jerseyville City Dump; open, but sealed bags only. Remain in vehicle.

Q Jerseyville City Hall; closed to public, but assistance available by phone.

Q Jerseyville Crunch; closed, but home workouts available online.

Q Jerseyville Food Pantry (Salvation Army); open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call for curbside pickup.

Q Jerseyville Motor Company; open, but showroom is closed. Sales by appointment only. Service department and body shop open.

Q Jerseyville Parks & Recreation; Staff available by phone, Susnig Center, Feyerabend Building, park playgrounds and shelters closed to public.

Q Jerseyville Public Library; all services suspended except for online digital offerings and free wifi in the parking lot.

Q Jerseyville Water & Sewer Department;

closed to public. Assistance available by phone. Payment window open at City Hall.

Q Julies Graphics; curbside pickup available.

Q KC Hall; closed.

Q Lee Plummer, Attorney; open by appointment only.

Q Los Tres Amigos; open for curbside pick up from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Q Lula Bells; closed, but pickup availability on Facebook page.

Q Marshall Chevrolet; door locked, but sales reps will assist.

Q McCarrys Dairyland; closed.

Q McDonalds; drive thru open.

Q Medford Food Mart; open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Q Midwest Tropical Fish; curbside assistance available.

Q Nathan Wittman – Country Financial; office closed to public, but call for assistance.

Q NatureKist; curbside pickup only or delivery within city limits. Now closed on Mondays.

Q New Beginnings Hair; closed Q New Canton Chinese; open for pick up only.

Q Nick’s Pancake House; closed Q Olive Branch; closed.

Q Preferred Title Company; open by appointment only.

Q Pig on a Wing; open for drive thru only.

New Sunday hours from noon to 2 p.m.

Q Pizza Hut; delivery available.

Q QQ Buffet; closed.

Q Redbird Deli; closed .

Q Scheffel Boyle; open for drop off and pick up only.

Q SNAP Fitness; closed.

Q Stadium Theater; closed.

Q Subway; open for pick up only.

Q Sully’s Package Liquor; open for drive thru only from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Q Taco Bell; drive thru open.

Q Tarrant & Harman Real Estate; office closed to public, but call for assistance.

Q TCAD; open by appointment, closed for UPS packages.

Q The Diner; closed.

Q The Wok; open for pickup only at drive thru window.

Q Town & Country Cleaners; closed.

Q Tracey’s Saloon; closed.

Q Tri County Bowl/4Brothers; closed.

Q Uncle Al’s; closed.

Q Uncorked Spirit; closed, but pickup availability on Facebook page.

Q Varble Orthodontics; closed, but to reopen May 4.

Q Walmart; open with amended hours, 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.. Senior and at-risk shopping on Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Auto center closed.

Q Westlake Country Club; closed.

Q Whitworth Horn Goetten; office closed to public, but business handled over phone.

Q Wittman & Lorton Law; open by appointment only.

In Grafton: Q Abigail’s Tap Room; closed.

Q Aeries Resort & Winery; closed.

Q Beasley Fish; open.

Q Bobby G’s Martini Bar; closed.

Q Drifters’ Eats and Drinks; carryout available only from Wednesday to Monday from 12-7 p.m.

Q Grafton City Hall; closed to public with employees working remotely.

Q Grafton Food Pantry; open by appointment only.

Q Grafton Graphix Darts and Crafts; open with limited hours. Closed to public. Call for assistance.

Q Grafton Harbor; closed.

Q Grafton Oyster Bar; closed.

Q Grafton Pub; closed.

Q Grafton Winery; closed.

Q Hawg Pit; open for curbside food and package liquor pickup only.

Q Loading Dock; closed.

Q O’Jans Fish Stand; market open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fish stand is open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. carryouts only.

Q Pere Marquette Lodge; closed.

Q Senger Gas; open.

Q Uncle Andy’s Country Market; open for online shopping only.

In Fieldon: Q Bank of Calhoun County; lobby closed, but drive-up and walk-up open.

Q BBs Bar and Grill; open with curbside pickup (hours vary). Also selling package liquor with ID. Q Betty’s Get N Go; open, but closed at 5 p.m. everyday.

Q Pour House; closed.

Q SonShine Food Pantry; open for curbside pickup from 9 a.m.-noon on April 23.

In Dow: Q Do Drop Inn; open for curbside pickup at 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

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A. All of the restrictions will be lifted by the end of the month.

B. They may loosen restrictions but there will still be some in place.

C. I can’t see these closure orders going away until the end of summer.

D. The stay-at-home orders and other restrictions will be in place for entire year.

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The federal and state government are going too far.

All government officials are not doing enough to curb the outbreak.

State officials are handling this much better than federal officials.

Federal officials are managing this well. Same can’t be said for the state.

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ast week, we shared the story of Penelope Stout, who immigrated to America in 1643 and whose descendants numbered more than 500 when she passed away.

By 1840, one of those descendants, Richard Stout and his wife, Hannah Pinkerton, had settled in Jersey County with their eight children, including daughters Penelope and Alice Ann. The Stouts lived near Ralph Hageman Van Pelt and his wife, Mary, New Jersey natives who moved west to Jersey County in 1830, three years after marrying.

The Van Pelts and several other New Jersey families made the journey in covered wagons, but whether the Stouts were part of the group is unknown.

What is known is that, along with household items, the Van Pelts brought several apple, cherry and pear trees, which they planted on the fertile Illinois prairie.

Ralph farmed the land, and over the next decade, they welcomed seven children into the world.

In 1841, their bright future was shattered, when Mary died while in childbirth. The babies, twins named Charles and Helen, also died and were buried in their mother’s arms on the family farm, located on North Rangeline Road east of Jerseyville.

Ralph, no doubt, struggled with grief and the demands of raising seven children ranging in age from 2 to 11.

Two years later, in May 1842, Ralph married Penelope Stout, and the couple quickly expanded the family.

The 1850 federal census shows that Penelope gave birth to five children during their first eight years of marriage. Ralph’s farm had grown in value to $1,800.

Ralph surely felt that life was once again looking up.

But in April 1853, Penelope died at age 30. The circumstances of her death are unknown, but she was buried on the family farm.

Less than three months later, Ralph married 23-yearold Alice Ann Stout, Penelope’s younger sister.

Alice, 22 years his junior, was the same age as his oldest son.

Ralph and Alice Ann had three children, one of whom passed away from measles.

Ralph passed way in 1857 at age 50 and was buried beside Mary and Penelope.

According to several sources,

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BY BETH MCGLASSON he fathered 23 children.

Alice continued to live on the farm, and the 1860 federal census shows her raising seven children under that age of 15. Three of her siblings – John, Abraham and Mary – were also living with her, no doubt helping on the farm.

Alice apparently died sometime before 1880. She, too, was buried on the family farm.

The final person known to be buried in the Van Pelt Cemetery was Richard Watson Van Pelt, a son of Ralph and Penelope.

R. Watson enlisted in the Union Army in January 1864 and served with Co. K. of the 97th Illinois Infantry. He was killed on April 9, 1865.

Ironically, on that same day, General Robert E. Lee surrendered his 28,000 troops at Appomattox, Va., officially ending the Civil War, R. Waston was killed while charging the parapet at Fort Blakely, Ala., alongside his friend and fellow Jersey County native 22-year-old Edwin Lowe, who was the color bearer for the 97th Illinois Infantry.

The remaining Van Pelt children went their separate ways, as families often do.

Several children moved further west, settling in Missouri and Kansas. Others remained in the area, and their descendants include Van Pelts, Glassbrenners, Thatchers and Krauses.

As for those fruit trees brought from New Jersey in 1830, one of the pear trees survived for well over 150 years, standing sentinel near the small family cemetery.

The tree produced fruit into the 1960s, earning it several mentions in Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Members of the Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan Departments of Agriculture, as well as members of the USDA, took grafts from the tree over the years.

Equally amazing is the fact that only three families have owned the land on which Ralph Hageman settled in 1830, the Van Pelt family, the Nevius family and the Loy family, who continue to farm the land today.

–––––––––––––––––––– Q Beth McGlasson is a history buff and vice president of the Jersey County Historical Society. This column originally appeared on the Jersey County Historical Society Facebook page.

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everal weeks ago, a 60-year-old man and his wife in Arizona took some fish tank cleaner because it contained chloroquine phosphate and they thought, erroneously, that it would protect them from contracting COVID-19.

They apparently mistook chloroquine phosphate for hydroxychloroquine, an antiviral drug being touted as a possible remedy for COVID-19. Within 30 minutes after ingesting the drug, they both became seriously ill and had to be hospitalized. The man died in the hospital and his wife managed to survive but not without complications.

Obviously, chloroquine phosphate is not the drug that has been promoted lately as a remedy for COVID-19, so maybe we need to eliminate some confusion here.

In other words, what do we non-medical types need to know about hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, the two drugs that recently have been promoted as potential antiviral drugs?

Here is what I have been able to learn from a brief review of various medical and scientific websites, such as www.livescience. com and www.thelancet.com.

Both hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine have been on the market for about sixty years and they both have been routinely used for certain forms of malaria and for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is marketed under the brand name “Plaquenil”; chloroquine is marketed under the brand name “Aralen Phosphate.” Chloroquine is regarded as the stronger of the two medicines and because the side effects are more pronounced with chloroquine, it has not been the medicine of choice for the treatment of lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

That is not to say that hydroxychloroquine is necessarily safe to take as an antiviral drug to counteract COVID-19. It should only be taken after consulting with your physician and getting a prescription. This is because the side effects could be serious enough to make your condition worse, not better.

The immediate potential side effects of hydroxychloroquine include vomiting, headaches, diarrhea, and various forms of allergic reactions. There are also long term effects

for those using er it over a periRidge Runn S od of years, CHRONICLE including retiGuest Column nopathy (eye

BY BILL HOAGLAND damage), liver damage and muscular toxicity, to name several of the more common side effects resulting from long term use.

Those with heart issues or diabetes are particularly at risk using this medication.

It has been reported that hydroxychloroquine has been used successfully in China and Italy to treat patients who already have the virus; unfortunately, we do not have sufficient medical data relating to those treatments as of yet to determine its effectiveness in this situation.

In the meantime, clinical tests have been started in New York and elsewhere in the US regarding patients who are infected and are already being treated. In addition, tests are just now getting started in Seattle and New York to determine to what extent hydroxychloroquine might act as a preventive medication for persons who may have been exposed, but who as yet are not symptomatic. (If you are interested in following up on this issue, read the discussion by Rachael Rittner at www.livescience.com regarding these new tests.)

Hydroxychloroquine does not kill the COVID 19 virus that has already infected the body. Rather, it has the effect of blocking or disrupting the virus from entering additional cells within our bodies and reproducing within those cells. (For a good discussion of this process, I refer you to Sai Balasubramanian at www.forbes.com.)

Let’s hope this works but it will take time to sort it out. In the meantime, don’t be taking any fish tank cleaner.

––––––––––––––––––– Q Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than 70 years hunting, fishing and generally being in the great outdoors.

His wife, Annie, shares his love of the outdoor life. Much of their spare time is spent on their farm in Calhoun County. Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@gmail.com.

Illinois State Museum announces COVID-19 collecting initiative The Illinois State Museum (ISM) today announced a new collecting initiative that allows Illinois residents to share stories that reflect their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, for the benefit of future generations.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a vital moment in history, and ISM wants to document how it is affecting Illinois residents through its Share your Story: Illinois in the COVID-19 Pandemic collecting initiative.

ISM is requesting personal stories, written works, artwork, photos, or photos of objects from the people of Illinois to document life during the pandemic. The Museum is collecting residents’ submissions for preservation in its digital archive via its

new online tool at https://bit.ly/347wTle. Additionally, ISM will share some of the stories and photos on its social media platforms and in its online exhibition.

“As history is unfolding before our eyes, the Museum is committed to documenting the experiences of the people of this state,” said Illinois State Museum Curator of History, Erika Holst. “We want to hear from everyone. We’re all in this together, and everyone’s story is important. Whether you’re homeschooling your kids, a doctor on the front lines, or having to cancel your graduation party, we want to hear how your life has been affected by the COVID-19.”

Illinois residents can learn more about the initiative at https://bit.ly/2xLuUqE.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Karen Kessler Karen L. (Knight) Kessler, 79, formerly of Jerseyville, died at 5:05 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at her residence after a brave battle with cancer.

She was born in White Hall, Illinois on March 3, 1941, and was the daughter of Kenneth Kyle and Viola Violet (Ramey) Knight Sr. She graduated from White Hall High School, and it was there that she met her future husband, Larry Gene Kessler.

The two married on July 11, 1958, and they soon began their family and resided in Godfrey for many years. In 1976, the family moved to Jerseyville, where they were very active in the First United Methodist Church in Jerseyville.

Together, they were Kentucky Fried Chicken franchisees, beginning with three stores in Alton, Wood River and Jerseyville. They would later grow into owning a total a 15 franchises throughout the area, including three in Florida.

They would later branch out an establish the Dubbles franchise with locations in Jerseyville, East Alton, Wood River, Maryville and Jacksonville.

She was a loving mother and grandmother, who took great pride in her family, and once you met her, it was apparent she was a huge Chicago Cubs fan.

Surviving are her four children and their spouses, Tracey and Tom Carpunky of Godfrey, Kelley Kessler, and her fiance, Timothy Gibbons of Jerseyville, Kenneth Kyle Kessler of Dallas, Texas, and Terri Jo and Luke Mussatto of Staunton; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Oliver; and three brothers, William Troop, Keith Knight, and Kenneth Knight Jr. Due to the current COVID 19 restrictions, private funeral services will be held at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, with burial to take place in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, with Rev. Nancy Hubert officiating.

Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church in Staunton, where she was currently a member.

Peggy Jean Ash Peggy Jean Ash, 72, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Hamburg, Illinois on March 26, 1948, and was the daughter of Albert and Alvina (Meyer) Blumenberg.

She graduated from Calhoun High School in Hardin, Illinois in 1966, and shortly thereafter, married Richard Allen Ash. The two married on June 17, 1967 in Calhoun County, Illinois, and together they were the parents of two children.

They shared eleven years together before he died on November 24, 1978.

In her early years, she worked at Owens-Illinois Glass Mfg. in Alton, and later would work at Capitol Records and Bound to Stay Bound, both in Jacksonville.

She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Patty and Leo Ringhausen of Medora and Rick and Stephanie Ash of Jerseyville; three granddaughters, Ashlyn Robinson, and her husband, Connor, of Moro; Laura Ash of Jerseyville and Anna Ringhausen of Medora; a sister, Joyce Blumenberg of Kampsville; three brothers and two sisters in-law, Gus Blumenberg of Rockbridge, Lindy and Holly Blumenberg of Haypress, and

Mick and Zella Blumenberg of Kampsville; a sister in-law, Shirley Blumenberg of Hamburg; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Bobby Dale Jackson on October 10, 1996; a brother, Gerald “Jerry” Blumenberg; a sister, Sandra Howard; and a sister in-law, Virginia Blumenberg.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, she will be laid to rest alongside her husband in a private ceremony at the Hamburg Cemetery in Hamburg, Illinois.

Jacob Medford will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in care of Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, who is in charge of the arrangements.

Raymond Schrieber Raymond L. Schrieber, 57, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. Private interment will be

held at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Powers Kenneth Edward Powers, 60, formerly of Jerseyville, died, March 22, 2020 at Union County Hospital in Anna, Illinois.

Private services were

held on Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Burial: Rosedale Cemetery

Edwin Klein Sr. Edwin W. Klein Sr., 81, formerly of Dow, died at 5:13 p.m., April 4, 2020 at The Oaks at Mayview in Raleigh, NC. Due to COVID-19 mandates, private interment will take place at the Noble Cem-

etery in Otterville.

For those who desire, condolences may be shared with the family at www.crawfordfunerals.com Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

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Jersey Courthouse instates new COVID-19 measures Following recommendations by the Illinois Supreme Court, the Jersey County Court is operating at a reduced capacity performing only essential functions beginning Thursday, April 2, and continuing until further order of the court.

The Jersey County Court will take all reasonable measures to minimize personal contact to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. While keeping the court available, all proceedings must be consistent with public safety as well as any further policy directives from federal, state and local public health advisories.

Until further notice, the following Jersey County cases and court proceedings are postponed: Q Civil Jury Trials Q Traffic cases (TR,DT) Q Misdemeanor cases (CM) Q Probate (P) Q Small Claims (SC) Q Family Court (F,D) Q Child Support Q Law cases (LM,L) Q Juvenile cases (except as outlined below) Q Marriages Each party litigant and attorneys shall receive an amended notice in the mail upon rescheduling. Litigants are directed to ensure that their mailing address is updated and current.

Emergency matters may be scheduled on a case-by-case basis. Individuals and attorneys shall contact the Jersey

County Court Specialist at (618) 4985571 ext. 104 for purposes of scheduling emergency matters.

The following court proceedings will be held as scheduled, with appearances expected for all litigants unless health appearance waivers apply: Q All matters with individuals incustody Q Criminal felony matters Q Criminal jury trials scheduled April 7 and May 5 are postponed.

Q Juvenile temporary custody (shelter care) Q Juvenile detention hearings Q Petitions for Emergency Orders of Protection Q Hearings for Plenary Orders of Protection Q Emergency hearings on family matters (D and F cases) as scheduled by the Court The following individuals should not enter the courthouse and their appearances in court will be waived if they: Q Have been directed to quarantine, isolate or self-monitor at home for the coronavirus by any medical provider; or Q Have been diagnosed with, or have had close contact with anyone diagnosed with, COVID-19; or Q Have flu-like symptoms including fever, coughing, sneezing or shortness of breath If you are an attorney or litigant and have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse in connection with a court

case, but are unable to appear because of the above restrictions, please contact the circuit clerk at (618) 498-5571. The court will make reasonable accommodations and reschedule appearances and hearings as needed.

Procedures were put in place for the Jersey County Annex Building as well.

In the Supervisor of Assessments office, they are open for Board of Review by appointment only, calling 618-498-5571 ext. 129. Note, homestead exemption applications are due Dec. 31 and will be accepted after full services are restored.

In the County Clerk office, they are available online at www.jerseycountyclerk-il.com or by appointment only, calling 618-498-5571 ext. 115. For a marriage license, submit the application online and call for an appointment The County Recorder office is closed to the public. They are accepting recordings electronically and by mail or by appointment – call 618-498-5571 ext. 117. Online land records searching is available at www.jerseycountyclerkil.com.

The County Treasurer office is closed to the public. Call 618-498-5571 ext.

111.

The County Board Office is closed to the public. Call 618-498-5571 ext. 101.

The Code Administration Office is open by appointment only. Call 618498-5571 ext. 145.

The Job Center is urging visitors to call 618-498-1778 for assistance.

Youth recognized with Farm Credit Illinois community improvement grants Farm Credit Illinois recently awarded $85,000 towards youth and rural community development through its annual agriculture scholarship and community improvement grant programs.

4-H clubs and FFA chapters throughout central and southern Illinois will implement valuable improvement projects in their communities with help from grants provided by Farm Credit Illinois. FCI awarded $500 grants to 50 4-H clubs and FFA chap-

ters to deliver projects that will make their local communities better places to live.

This is the 12th year FCI has funded community improvement grants; the total amount awarded is nearly $160,000. Examples of this year’s award-winning projects include managing community gardens, sprucing up fairgrounds and community parks, and constructing resting benches.

“Farm Credit is grateful to team-up with youth organizations and invest

in the health of rural communities,” said Rod Stoll, vice president of marketplace engagement for FCI. “We are impressed by the passion and commitment of 4-H and FFA members for providing positive, tangible changes in their hometowns.”

The following 4-H club in Jersey County is a 2020 community improvement grant recipient: Q All American Clovers 4-H Club to beautify Jersey County Courthouse and Sheriff’s office.

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Area churches adapting this Easter amid COVID-19 concerns

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Easter season has always been the most important time of the year in the Christian religion, but this year, congregants in the various local churches will grapple for the first time with empty pews and absent choirs when they commemorate Jesus Christ’s resurrection.

Protestant response to COVID-19 “It’s driven us apart physically,” said Rev. Brent Meyer of the First Baptist Church.

“All the churches are dealing with the advent of not being able to be together which goes completely contrary to what the church is all about: Being together physically and spiritually.”

Meyer, who has served as the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville for nine years and president of the Jersey County Ministerial Alliance for eight years, believes that none of the area churches have dealt with a problem like this before, at least not any in the various churches’ lifetimes.

But the present situation, Meyer affirmed, comes with many benefits for the church as a whole.

“I think it’s going to force the church to do some stuff differently that we’ve known we needed to do, but didn’t have the gumption to do it, “ Meyer said. “Each church was created with unique challenges concerning the world of technology. This pandemic has forced the church to be more at home with online worship services and these sorts of things. We’re finding here that while we’re having 130 or 140 people in the sanctuary, there’s 200 or 300 that watch us online.

“Churches, unfortunately, with no technology in place right now, can’t stay connected, and in a time like this, when we’re physically separated, the key thing is to keep people connected.”

Meyer shared that his church has been keeping connected through the efforts of his office and the church diaconate, the board of deacons that oversee the spiritual life of the church.

“Deacons have been calling up everyone in the church and making personal contact with them,” he continued. “One of our own, Cathy Reynolds, has started the Helping Hands groupa phenomenal ministry, and we’re reaching more people who are homebound with sound biblical teaching “This will continue to be our focus: being there to minister to the community and being open to how we can best do it.”

Meyer noted that through all the recent difficulties,

the church is continuing to press forward. But in all the progress that has been made in keeping the community together in this trying time, he also admits that for Christians themselves, this is a difficult time.

“Christians have a biblical mandate to maintain the sabbath, as well as the ordinances of the Lord’s Supper and baptism. In addition to these, funerals are being delayed left and right and rituals and services have been derailed or put on hold,” Meyer said.

“Right now, we’re coming up on the first Sunday of the month, the Sunday that our congregation partakes in communion. We’re still determining what we will do to maintain the ordinance.”

Through all the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has posed, Meyer shares that local Christians are still maintaining the basic practice of reading and hearing scripture.

“The important thing is the proclamation of God’s Word.

This is the fulcrum of our beliefs and throughout all Christianity,” he said.

victory he won over sin and death.”

Catholic reaction to COVID-19 Rev. Martin Smith of the St. Francis Xavier and St. Patrick’s parishes in Jersey County has also been adapting to the temporary changes brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.

“Once Gov. Pritzker put the restriction on gatherings over 10 persons, Bishop Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield informed us that all churches in the Diocese must suspend masses,” Smith said. “This is the first time we’ve ever had anything like this- where we’re still holding mass but no people are present.

Like Meyer at the First Baptist Church, Smith had to cease home, hospital and nursing home visits, as well as public liturgies.

But in times like these, ingenuity is often found to be in abundance, and Smith found a way to make the adjustment, at least for mass.

“What we’ve been doing is working with Riverbender through one of my parishioners, Michael Hall. We’ve

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Rev. Brent Meyer preaches to an empty sanctuary at the First Baptist Church in Jerseyville.

The First Baptist Church and the Hope Lutheran Church of Jerseyville were each planning to host their own drive-in worship service for Easter Sunday, but they have since had to cancel due to the stay-at-home order.

“What we’re doing now is asking parents if they’d videotape their kids telling them the Easter story in their own perspective,” Meyer said.

The original plan for First Baptist Church was to have congregants tune in their car radios to a station where Meyer’s voice could come through while they all listened from their cars in the west parking lot of the church.

Meyer also shares that the significance of Easter is not muted as a result of the recent pandemic.

“Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, something he had promised he would do before he died,” he said.

“Easter reminds us of the

set up a streaming service through them that allows me to screen mass seven days a week,” Smith said.

As churches all across the county and nation have had to suspend activities that require physical presence, including Bible studies and youth gatherings, the Catholic church, which is exceptionally busy during the Lenten season, has had to suspend numerous religious observances that parishioners look forward to and value, with an exception to one.

“For Palm Sunday, I told parishioners over the livestream that I would be outside of the church passing out palms that were sealed in plastic and I had many that came by following the service to receive theirs,” Smith said.

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Eucharist Adoration and numerous other activities during the forty days prior to Easter Sunday. But, even more important than these within the denomination is the partaking of communion and the rite of reconciliation, or confession.

“In the Catholic church, if there’s no privacy of what is called the sacred seal, then you cannot hear confessions. I can’t hold them in the church because it echoes so much, so we came up with another way. I’ve been hearing confessions in the convent,” Smith said. “I remain in the hallway while anonymous parishioners are in another room. I even have a light that I can switch to red or green so others know when the confessional is open.

The sacrament of confession is of such importance in the Catholic church, that Pope Francis prayed what is known as the Urbi et Orbi, which, according to Catholic teaching, aids those who cannot make it out for confession during the pandemic.

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for the benefit of faithful Catholics who cannot make it to confession. For those in such circumstances, the prayer works to forgive them of their sins.

The answer to their situation regarding communion, though, has been a difficult one for faithful Catholics.

“When the Bishop had to close public masses, he temporarily removed the obligation to attend Sunday masses but encouraged congregants to find livestream masses and spiritually participate in that manner, but parishioners can’t take communion in this way,” Smith said. “This is when an ancient prayer that isn’t often utilized comes into play. It is said by those who can’t make physical communion so that they can have a spiritual communion.”

Though these measures have provided comfort to Catholic citizens of Jersey County, this will continue to be a difficult Holy Week.

“Easter is the highest celebration of the year. It caps off a very short threeday season known as the Triduum, which includes

Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil, which is on Saturday,” Smith said.

“Easter Vigil is an especially important day in the church because that it the one day of the year that adult converts can by confirmed in the Rite of Christian Initiation, thereby incorporating them as members of the Catholic church.

“If someone over the age of seven desires to become a member of the Catholic religion, they are brought in on the night of Easter Vigil.

We now can’t abide by this because of the pandemic and are awaiting instructions from the Bishop concerning this.”

The COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily but still drastically affected the careers, businesses, education and even religious ordinances of people all over the world, especially members of the Christian and Jewish faiths as their Easter and Passover celebrations commence this week. Certainly years down the road, locals will have quite a story to tell about this year's Easter celebration.

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Misdemeanors: Christison, Colin D., dob 4-29-1999, a charge was amended/reduced on consumption of liquor/minor; a withheld judgment/supervision disposition was entered on a charge of disorderly conduct; 6 months supervision; $479 costs and fine.

The following police reports were filed between March 27 through April 2. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Young, Jessica L., dob 02-26-1985, domestic battery/bodily harm.

Hardwick, Alex E., dob 01-23-2001, retail theft/display merchandise less than $500.

Thuer, Trent D., dob 11-18-1997, criminal damage to property less than $500.

McCartt, Tumbsy R., dob 05-23-1969, domestic battery/bodily harm.

The following individuals were charged with driving under the influence: Buford, Jeffery L., dob 03-08-1987.

Maronie, Sean T., dob 02-09-1997.

The following individual was charged with an ordinance violation: Presley, Casey D., dob 09-02-1987, possession of drug paraphernalia.

The following individual was charged with a traffic violation: Abbott, Eric S., dob 12-10-1982, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Marriages Jordan Thomas Huber to Jordan Elizabeth, both of Bethalto.

Ronald James Pollett II of Lincoln to Brenda Ann Popovich of Staunton.

Jesse Alan Brendel to Beth Ann Wallace, both of Wood River.

Robert Joseph Maul to Ashley Nicole Hoglund, both of St. Louis, Mo. Tyler Gene Stierley of Jerseyville to Samantha Jo Compton of Grafton.

Thomas Dale Leis to Sandra Lee Zange, both of Carlyle.

William Russell Denham III to Alisha Christine Freeman, both of Shipman.

Mark Alan Edwards to Nancy Kay Bowman, both of Jerseyville.

Chancellor Andrew Stuby to Brooke Ann Marie LeMasters, both of Jerseyville.

Matthew Dwayne Beatty of Jerseyville to Miranda Nicole Morris of Rockbridge.

Wilber James Peck IV of Brighton to Kersten Amanda Anderson, of Kansas City, Mo. Marc Alan Wock to Amy Elizabeth Wendler, both of Jerseyville.

Marshall Albert Hampton of Swansea to Jennifer Leigh Isenhart of Belleville.

Divorces Christopher Scott Killebrew vs. Kara Nicole Killebrew, 3-2-2020.

Billy Joe McCane vs.

Erica Wynne McCane, 3-32020.

Joseph Baker vs. Danielle Baker, 3-26-2020 Raechel Myers vs. Jacob Myers, 3-5-2020.

Tyler Dale vs. Krystal Dale, 3-3-2020.

Robyn Grizzle vs. Matthew Grizzle, 3-17-2020.

Gayle Jean Trask vs. Brett Steven Trask, 3-24-2020.

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Tobin, Joab D., dob 12-15-2002 driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Roth, Amanda E., dob 10-02-1992, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Kirbach, Patrick M., dob 10-31-1988, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Buford, Jeffrey L., dob 03-08-1987, improper passing on shoulder.

Fawe, Cheryl C., dob 03-21-1959, speeding 26-34 mph above limit.

Foster, Jacob W., dob 05-28-1990, no valid registration, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Reiser, Dale E., dob 08-30-2001, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Shelton, Isaiah E., dob 09-24-1999, speeding 26-34 mph over limit, unlicensed.

Montague, Zachary S., dob 06-20-1993, driving on suspended license.

Maronie, Sean T., dob 02-09-1997, failure to reduce speed, improper traffic lane usage.

Jenkins, Kira M., dob 11-15-1999, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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IN THE INTEREST OF E.S., A minor.

No. 19-JA-40(b) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Justin Lockhart, father any and to all unknown fathers and to any and all putative fathers and to All Whom It May Concern, that on the 16th day of July, 2019, a Juvenile 3HWLWLRQ ZDV ÂżOHG XQGHU WKH Juvenile Court Act in the Circuit Court of Jersey County entitled “In the Interest of E.S., a minorâ€? and that in the Courtroom of Judge Eric S. Pistorius in Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, on the 11th day of May, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, an Adjudication hearing may proceed.

The Court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor.

NOW, UNLESS YOU appear at this hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and AN ORDER OF JUDGEMENT ENTERED.

IN THE INTEREST OF M.S., A minor.

No. 20-JA-11 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Jessie Hale, father and any and to all unknown fathers and to any and all putative fathers and to All Whom It May Concern, that on the 18th day of March, 2020, a Juvenile 3HWLWLRQ ZDV ÂżOHG XQGHU WKH Juvenile Court Act in the Circuit Court of Jersey County entitled “In the Interest of M.S., a minorâ€? and that in the Courtroom of Judge Eric S. Pistorius in Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, on the 11th day of May, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, an Adjudication hearing may proceed.

The Court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor.

NOW, UNLESS YOU appear at this hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and AN ORDER OF JUDGEMENT ENTERED.

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Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall UHFHLYH D &HUWL¿FDWH RI 6DOH PROPERTY ADDRESS: which will entitle the purchaser 26310 STATE HIGHWAY 3 to a Deed to the real estate after GODFREY, IL 62035 FRQ¿UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY The property will NOT be open GIVEN that pursuant to a Judg- for inspection. Prospective bidment of the above Court entered ders are admonished to check in the above entitled cause on WKH &RXUW ¿OH WR YHULI\ DOO LQIRUPDMarch 24, 2020, the following tion. described real estate, to-wit: For information contact Plaintiff’s Part of Lot 17 of GARDEN Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & MiHOMES SUBDIVISION, be- hlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, ing part of the East 1/2 of the Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422Northwest Quarter of Section 1719 2 Township 6 North, Range 11 West of the Third Principal Me- The purchaser of a condominiridian, Jersey County, Illinois, be- um unit at a judicial foreclosure ing described as follows: Com- sale, other than a mortgagee, mencing at an iron pin found at who takes possession of a conthe Northwest corner of Lot 18 dominium unit pursuant to a of said Garden Homes Subdivi- court order or a purchaser who sion and thence on an assumed acquires title from a mortgagee bearing of South 00 degrees 00 shall have the duty to pay the minutes 45 seconds East along proportionate share, if any, of the the West lines of Lots 18 and Lot common expenses for the unit 17, a distance of 315.51 feet to which would have become due an iron pin set for the point of in the absence of any assessbeginning; thence leaving said ment acceleration during the 6 West line, North 71 degrees 27 months immediately preceding minutes 27 seconds East, a dis- institution of an action to enforce tance of 112.02 feet to an iron pin the collection of assessments, set; thence South 27 degrees 17 and which remain unpaid by the minutes 24 seconds East, a dis- owner during whose possestance of 81.95 feet to an iron pin sion the assessments accrued. set; thence South 56 degrees 36 If the outstanding assessments minutes 41 seconds West, a dis- are paid at any time during any tance of 163.7 feet to an iron pin action to enforce the collection set on the Easterly right of way of assessments, the purchaser line of Illinois Route 3, 60 feet shall have no obligation to pay wide, as now marked; thence any assessments which accrued along said right of way line and before he or she acquired title. If along a curve concave to the this property is a condominium Southwest having a radius of unit which is part of a common in12307.70 feet and a chord bear- terest community, the purchaser ing North 35 degrees 47 minutes of the unit at the foreclosure sale 26 seconds West an arc distance other than a mortgagee shall pay of 12.07 feet to an iron pin found, the assessments required by the thence leaving said Easterly right Condominium Property Act, 765 of way line, and along the West ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). line of the aforesaid Lot 17, North ,I WKH VDOH LV QRW FRQ¿UPHG IRU 00 degrees 00 minutes 45 sec- any reason, the Purchaser at onds West, a distance of 117.50 the sale shall be entitled only to feet to the point of beginning. Sit- a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have uated in Jersey County, Illinois. no further recourse against the Permanent Index Number: Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the 01-060-017-00 Mortgagee’s attorney.

Commonly known as: IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAG26310 State Highway 3 OR (HOMEOWNER), YOU Godfrey, IL 62035 HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN will be offered for sale and sold at IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS public vendue on May 20, 2020, AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER at 9:00 AM, in the 1st Floor Hall- OF POSSESSION, IN ACway of the Jersey County Court- CORDANCE WITH SECTION house, 201 West Pearl Street, 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS Jerseyville, Illinois.

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE The Judgment amount is LAW. $57,332.69.

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Grants, loans on offer to support local business Local financial institutions and accountants have been busily supporting their businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.

Since the beginning of pandemic, both state and federal grants and loans have been being introduced at a rapid pace. This is good news for businesses, as the COVID-19 restrictions and the associated shelter in place order has created business conditions unlike most have ever witnessed.

The opportunity to apply for aid is welcomed, for many however it has introduced as many questions as it has answers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is wonderful that government at a state and federal level has realized the need for these resources, and they are moving quickly to respond to that need. But in many instances, the delivery and implementation of these grants and loans is lagging,â&#x20AC;? Beth Bear, Director of the Jersey County Business Association said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our local lenders and accountants are working tirelessly to interpret these programs for their customers and fellow businesses.â&#x20AC;?

One such instance is the Federal Paycheck Protection Program, which is designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is administering the loans, and the SBA will forgive loans if all employees are

kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll (75 percent), rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. Essentially, if used correctly, this is a non-repayable grant.

The fine print of this program is evolving on a daily basis. Local lenders and accountants are learning more about the program by the hour, and are tailoring their advice to their customers accordingly. Bear said that local lenders can advise on loan processes and rules, while accountants can give advice that is specific to a businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual circumstances. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The JCBA has been keeping businesses abreast of funding opportunities via direct email communications and our Facebook page,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Signposting this information is important, but professional advice from your local lender or accountant can help a business to drill down to the best options for them.â&#x20AC;?

Danny Phipps, Principal of Scheffel Boyle CPA in Jerseyville explained further. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How we are advising our clients at this time is mainly dealing with the enhanced unemployment benefits, the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans, the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), and the Employee Retention Credit (ERC),â&#x20AC;? said Phipps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible to give a blanket answer to every business on how they should approach getting

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The resources you choose to take advantage of may or may not have tax implications down the road, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to find the best solution that fits your needs both during the pandemic and moving forward.â&#x20AC;?

Bear continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are lots of opportunities for local business. We summarize this information for interested parties in our Friday memo and if you are interested in receiving this, please contact me at 618-639-5222 or beth@jcba-il.us. Alternatively, if you would rather seek out the information for yourself, go to www.sba.gov for a list of federal programs, or google DCEO (the Illinois Department of Commerce and Opportunity) for State programs.â&#x20AC;?

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Lyles The family of Dick Lyles would like to thank family and friends for all the love and support you gave during a most difficult time.

Thank you for the hospital visits, cards, flowers, food and the monetary donations to our chosen memorial. A special thank you to Crawford Funeral Home for your caring expertise, to Rev. Earl Rice for delivering the eulogy, and to dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nephews who were pallbearers. Lastly, a heartfelt thank you to aunt Lillie Wilson for organizing the Christian Workers at Peace United Church in Jerseyville for the wonderful luncheon.

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Welcome, baby Nellie Mitch and Kayla Fessler of Dow welcomed a baby girl, Nellie Josephine Fessler, at 2:19 p.m. March 18, 2020, at 8 lbs., 11 oz. at Alton Memorial Hospital. Nellie has two siblings: JJ, 4, and Judson, 3. Grandparents are Jeff and Melissa Kimble of Jerseyville and Joe and Kathy Fessler of Dow. Great grandparents are Bob and Mary Lou Eisler of Jerseyville.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS TOWN AND COUNTRY BANC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, Vs. BRIAN PRUITT and TOWN AND COUNTRY BANK, Defendants.

19-CH-46 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 26310 STATE HIGHWAY 3 GODFREY, IL 62035 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 24, 2020, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 01-060-017-00 Commonly known as: 26310 State Highway 3, Godfrey, IL 62035 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on May 20, 2020, at 9:00 AM, in the 1st Floor Hallway of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $57,332.69.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV DW the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Jersey County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV RU ZLUH transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The Sale is further VXEMHFW WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ E\ WKH Court.

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For information contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued.

If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ,/&6 J

,I WKH VDOH LV QRW FRQÂżUPHG IRU any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Danielle Patterson (#6306717), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Danielle Patterson (#6306717) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 6HQG 1RWLFH 3OHDGLQJV WR Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@ hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 ,

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